Pop goddess, Shakira has reportedly landed a guest role on Ugly Betty.
EW.com reports that the She Wolf singer will play herself in an upcoming episode of the comedy.
A source said that Shakira “will be shooting her scenes in New York, but they will [appear] in the Bahamas episode—which will most likely air in November.”
Kristen Johnston has been chatting about her new role on Ugly Betty. EW.com reported that Kristen beat Paula Abdul to the role of a temp in Mode, a fact which surprised Kristen greatly. But she explains that her character on the show is aging and ‘tragic.’
She said: “I’ve always considered myself a poor man’s Paula Abdul. [My character Helen is] Amanda (Becki Newton) in ten years. She’s still trying to get into the right clubs, wearing tight dresses… tragic.”
Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera is sure to be used to looking a little stupid by now, but this latest outfit really takes the biscuit.
Whilst filming for the fourth series of the hit US TV show American walked round Madison Square Gardens dressed as a giant hot dog. At least she wasn’t alone though, Michael Urie was dressed as a bun to complete the set.
Paula Abdul will NOT be appearing on Ugly Betty, despite rumours suggesting that she would be starring as a temp in Mode.
Sources have confirmed to the LA Times that they have not approached Abdul for the show.
Following in the footsteps of Victoria Beckham and Lindsay Lohan, Paula Abdul is said to have signed up for a cameo on Ugly Betty.
Since quitting American Idol just weeks ago, Paula has been flooded with offers from TV shows such as So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With Stars. While no confirmation has been given that Paula has signed for either dance show, she has reportedly signed up for an appearance on Ugly Betty.
Ugly Betty has ditched the frizzy hair and frizzier eyebrows for a new svelte look. We reported on her recent makeover earlier this week but check out these pictures from a recent shoot in New York’s central park.
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Word is that Grant Bowler has signed a deal which will see him return to Ugly Betty.
Grant was last seen playing Wilhelmina’s ex Connor at the end of season three, he left after Betty exposed him as being a mass embezzler.
EW.com reports that Bowler will return for a number of episodes and that can only mean heartache for Wilhelmina.
Ugly Betty bosses have revealed that Betty is to get a makeover for season four. The producers are taking her new look very seriously and have even sent out the first few episodes to focus groups to get some feedback. Michael Ausiello reports that as Mode’s new associate features editor, Betty opts for some fancy new outfits and a less eccentric look. She’s also had her hair styled, her brows shaped and makeup redone.
Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta has admitted that Scottish actress Ashley Jensen, quit the hit American TV show because there weren’t enough storylines for her.
Ashley played Christina McKinney in the Channel 4 show but recently announced her decision to leave.
Horta told The Sun: “It was mutual. She’s amazing.
Adele has been lined up to guest star in US comedy drama, Ugly Betty.
The Chasing Pavements singer will appear as herself in an episode to air later this autumn.
The show has previously landed stars including Lindsay Lohan and Victoria Beckham for cameo roles.
Series 3 of Ugly Betty will launch on Channel 4 and E4 in June 2009.
“Dexter” actress Lauren Velez (aka Lt. Maria Laguerta) is said to be all set for a number of guest appearances on US comedy, “Ugly Betty.”
The Hollywood Reporter says that Lauren will play Elena, a nurse that enters the lives of the Suarez family.
Velez has also starred in HBO’s “Oz” and Fox’s “New York Undercover.”
Ugly Betty actress, Vanessa Williams has defended starlet, Lindsay Lohan who was reported to have been axed from two epsiodes of the show.
The New York Post stated that Lohan had been lined up to appear in six episodes of Ugly Betty’s new series, but after she was difficult on set and didn’t get on with lead actress America Ferrera her stint was cut down to four shows.
“I had a few scenes with Lindsay,” MSN quote Vanessa as saying. “She was a hard worker, she showed up on time and in the scenes I had with her, she was completely prepared. In terms of me working with Lindsay, she was professional, she knew her lines and she was great with me.”
On tonight’s show, Betty has a big decision to make when Gio asks her to come to Rome with him and Henry proposes to her. Wilhelmina goes head to head with a supermodel during a softball game between Mode and Elle . Hilda makes a discovery about Coach Diaz. And an orphaned French boy turns up, claiming to be Daniel’s son. Naomi Campbell guest stars as herself.
Friday 17 October 2008, Channel 4, 9PM
Betty attempts to patch things up with Charlie by throwing her a baby shower, but the mother-to-be’s waters break during the party. Outraged that Justin is failing his gym class, Hilda decides to confront his attractive teacher. Daniel seeks professional help when his relationship with Renee comes to an end but ends up sleeping with his therapist. And Christina finds out who the father of the baby she’s carrying for Wilhelmina is.
Friday 3 October 2008, 10PM, Channel 4
Ugly Betty star, Vanessa Williams, has revealed that Lindsay Lohan had a hard time with the long hours expected from her whilst filming her cameo on the hit US TV show.
Slater told The Sun: “I think she was shocked by all the hours we work. In TV, with all the set-ups and characters we have, it’s not a cushy job.”
However despite the shock to the system, Lohan soon settled into the role. Read more & comment »
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